"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."​ - Winston Churchill​

Mena T. HillI am an educator, wife, mother, and Colorado native. I am excited to share my experiences as an educator. So much has been gleaned from my time spent with students and colleagues, as well as my family. Learn more about me and my educational philosophy here.

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When I was a little girl, I would love to watch Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. He had this way of creating a community with each and every child who watched his show. In his neighborhood, any viewer could be a part of stories, imagination, lessons to be learned​... Continue Reading

People need others who can help them find passions and motivation to achieve goals.Passion and Motivation. Guess what, these two characteristics go together. Teaching children how to be passionate about something is not as easy as it sounds. I think of my own two children -- if they are not into “it” they will not put forth the effort needed to be successful. However, on this blustery Sunday afternoon, I pulled out my ukulele and played with my daughter... Continue Reading

On a cold, blustery day, I sit by my fireplace catching up on emails while Netflix plays in the background. The freezing rain pelts the side of my house making little, knocking noises against the siding. My wind-chimes are quickly singing a song as the wind swirls and blows outside. All is well… or is it?... Continue Reading